UFC makes mistake with UFC Qatar announcement as undefeated DWCS star is taken off event

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This coming November 21, the premier MMA promotion returns to Qatar for just their second event in Doha, after hosting their inaugural event in the region last November.

Jiri Prochazka will take on Navajo Stirling in the main event, while former champion, Aljamain Sterling , also returns to action in the co-main event, taking on Kevin Vallejos.